When Your Number's Up: Meritocracy Goes to War

Ross, Raymond S.

ISBN 10: 1928623603 / ISBN 13: 9781928623601

Published by First Page Publications, Livonia, MI, 2005

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Inscribed by Author. Dust Jacket is in as new condition, apart from normal shop shelf wear - contains no tears or chips or other damage. Dust jacket in mylar guard. Quantity Available: 1. Category: World War II; Inscribed by Author. ISBN: 1928623603. ISBN/EAN: 9781928623601. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 20224. Seller Inventory # 20224

Bibliographic Details

Title: When Your Number's Up: Meritocracy Goes to ...

Publisher: First Page Publications, Livonia, MI

Publication Date: 2005

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st edition.

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Synopsis:

This World War II story is a fictionalized account of what happened to some of the country's brightest teenagers. A select group of high-IQ soldiers were chosen for university training in an Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP). They would become the engineers, the linguists and the medics needed for a long war. When infantry casualties mounted and draft boards came up short, the program came to a sudden halt and these special soldiers were unceremoniously deployed to combat divisions. The story follows four soldiers who join an armored infantry division whose fatalistic maxim is "when your number's up, it's up."

About the Author:

Raymond S. Ross, Ph.D., is the author of 20 editions of eight popular college textbooks and has served on the faculties of several major universities. At 19, as an ASTP soldier, he was promoted to staff sergeant and, in heavy combat, saw his squad suffer seven killed in action and 14 wounded. For his WWII service, he was awarded the Combat Infantry Medal, the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He lives in Traverse City, Michigan with his wife, Ricky.